Range of Motion and Stretching

For children who are not mobile and/or have high muscle tone, stretching can be accomplished through positioning and passive range of motion. Below are resources that address passive range of motion. These can be done daily and can be incorporated into dressing, diaper changes and play.

Range of Motion and Stretching

RANGE_OF_MOTION_EXERCISES_WITH_PHOTOS_copy.pdf

Tips for Toe Walkers

Toe Walking Exercises Above 6 years.docx
Toe Walking Exercises Under 6 years.docx
Home Exercises for Toe Walking.docx

Side Stretches

Side lying stretch over a ball, foam roller or pillow:

  1. Place your feet against a wall and lie on your side over a therapy ball. Put your arm on the floor to stabilize yourself. Or kneel at a therapy ball and lie over the ball on your side.

  2. Keep your body straight and side bend over the ball. Bring your other arm up over your head

  3. Feel the stretch in your trunk-ribs and under your arm.

  4. Hold for 30 seconds, repeat 4 times and change sides-repeat.

Wheelchair Yoga

wheelchair yoga.pdf